Stephen Ball

PhD, CSCS

Professor

Physical Therapy Fitness Programming and Management PhD in Health and Rehabilitation Science

ballsd@missouri.edu

573-882-2334

218 Gentry Hall

Research at a glance

Research Topics

Older adults

In the news

Feb. 19, 2025

Ball in the family: An intergenerational commitment to staying strong, healthy

When Dan and Marge Ball signed up for Stay Strong, Stay Healthy, they didn't expect their grandson Zach to be the one teaching their class.

April 9, 2024

CHS shows out at Research Week symposium

A total of 67 students and fellows with ties to the College of Health Sciences are showcasing their work during Show Me Research Week at the University of Missouri.

Jan. 18, 2024

Fitness with no age limit

MU’s Stay Strong Stay Healthy program has helped older adults exercise in group settings for decades, and it is just getting started.

Dec. 13, 2022

Group exercise boosts physical, mental health for older adults, MU study finds

Evidence-based benefits include improved muscle strength, balance, flexibility, sleep, social support, confidence and decreased risk of falls.

Aug. 30, 2022

Faculty celebrate milestone years of service

Feb. 28, 2022

Physical Therapy research news

Physical Therapy professor Steve Ball and adjunct faculty member Dana Chole published studies recently.

Sep. 14, 2021

2021 New Faculty Spotlights